Head of Content, EGR (12 month FTC)

London, England, United Kingdom

7/22/2025

EGR Global, part of With Intelligence, is the world's leading B2B publisher and membership networking group for the global online gambling industry, featuring consistent exclusive news, interviews and comment from the most influential people in the sector. EGR also runs an unparalleled portfolio of global events throughout the year.

We are currently recruiting a head of content for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role leads the strategic direction and execution of content across digital, print, events, and marketing platforms. This role manages editorial and marketing teams, oversees high-impact content production, drives audience and subscriber growth, and ensures alignment between content strategy and broader business goals. The ideal candidate will bring a strong editorial vision, leadership skills, and commercial awareness within a B2B publishing environment.

Responsibilities:

Strategic leadership

• Develop and implement the overall content and marketing strategy aligned with business objectives and audience needs
• Line manage editorial and marketing teams with dotted-line responsibility for product, events, and commercial input
• Collaborate with marketing, product, sales, and events teams to ensure cross-functional alignment
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and manage staff performance, including annual targets and development goals
  
  

Editorial oversight

• Lead and manage the editorial calendar across platforms including digital, print, newsletters, and events
• Uphold editorial quality, tone of voice, legal compliance, and brand standards
• Approve high-impact content such as features, reports, whitepapers, interviews, and sponsored editorial
• Manage all print operations including data distribution, deadlines, cover design, and proofing
• Compile recurring content such as the EGR Power Rankings and all data partnerships
• Manage freelance contributors, external agreements, and internal contributors
• Oversee branded and sponsored content, ensuring editorial independence and commercial success
• Deliver monthly content and performance reports to the CFO and senior leadership
  
  

Marketing oversight

• Lead content, sponsored content, and subscription marketing, as well as social media strategy
• Oversee planning and execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring strategic focus and brand consistency
• Use Google Analytics and other tools to monitor subscription revenue, web traffic, and user engagement
• Report on content and marketing performance, including sponsored content and advertising ROI
  
  

Events oversight

• Chair panels, host fireside chats, and represent the brand at events and industry functions
• Oversee awards content, category development, judging processes, and regulatory compliance
• Contribute to new event launches, content themes, and delegate strategies
• Proof event materials, websites, and social posts for brand and editorial consistency
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior editorial or content leadership role within B2B media or publishing, ideally in features or long-form content
• Strong leadership and team management skills across editorial and marketing functions, with a transformational and positive approach to team development
• Excellent editorial judgment, attention to detail, and understanding of compliance standards
• Strategic thinker with strong decision-making, accountability, and problem-solving abilities
• Confident communicator and experienced moderator for events and interviews
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
• Commercially aware, with a track record of balancing audience value and revenue goals
• An understanding of the online gambling industry would be beneficial
  
  

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days
• Annual Bonus
• Enhanced parental leave
• Medicash (Health Cash Plans)
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Fridays (Opportunity to finish early)
• Birthday day off
• Employee assistance program
• Travel loan scheme
• Charity days
• Breakfast provided
• Social Events throughout the year
• Hybrid Working
  
  

eGR Global is part of With Intelligence, based at One London Wall, London, EC2Y 5EA. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.